According to recent news and reports from the company announcing the alert, General Motors Co. has issued a recall for 2012 Cadillac CTS models due to parts that might pose a threat for drivers since it prevents the vehicle from braking properly.
Inspectors have discovered that the power vacuum brake boost pushrod retention nut in some of the vehicles was not properly installed. Reports claimed that the lack of proper mending may result in severe accidents since the driver may be left riding in a vehicle without a brake.
So far, news sources state that there were no reports of injuries or severe accidents related to the Cadillac CTS mechanical problem. According to the official announcement from GM, owners and dealers alike have received word from the manufacturer regarding the recall on Nov. 1st.
The recalled model is banned from being sold until all vehicles can be inspected and fixed properly.
As a Los Angeles auto accident lawyer I hope that no accident will occur with the owners of the 2012 Cadillac CTS vehicles. Product defect lawyers can always be of great assistance when doubts related to an injury resulted from a malfunctioning product has desolated you or a loved one. Don’t hesitate in contacting an attorney in your area.
According to various news sources a recall from the manufacturer of baby strollers Bugaboo was issued regarding their Bugaboo Bee item. The company has explained in their website that there have been alleged complaints regarding the front wheels. Whenever they swivel they tend to stick, which may eventually lead to a tipping issue. This happened after the company switched from the metal made wheels to the plastic ones.
The website also claims that since the safety of this product represents a liability to baby-stroller users, they are stopping the manufacturing and shipping of the questionable stroller.
The company has stated that a replacement set is being shipped to all consumers registered with them. All of those who have purchased any of their recalled products originated between January 2011 and September 2011 should be registered in their website, if not, they must do so immediately.
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer I understand that it’s important to keep the general public aware of the news regarding potential dangers of products we use on a daily basis. Product liability attorneys should be contacted right away if you or a loved one is the victim of damage or health issues related to consumer products.
Hand trucks made by Harper Trucks Inc. have been recalled in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to an injury hazard, according to recent news sources.
About 292,000 products are subject to recall. The hand trucks were sold at Home Depot from September 2008 to March 2009, as well as at Sam’s Club from early 1993 to 2002. They retailed for between $28 and $42.
The injury hazard comes into play when the tires are overinflated. This causes the wheel to break, which causes the pieces of the hub to fly out haphazardly. The manufacturer has received 19 reports of this occurrence, resulting in 19 injuries, including loss of vision, contusions, lacertaions, and broken bones.
The product should not be used. Consumers can contact Harper Trucks in order to receive a repair kit free of charge. Included in the kit are either lock washers, new wheel, or new tires, depending on the model number.
The Los Angeles personal injury attorney at our law firm believes consumer safety should be the number one priority of manufacturers. We know that even with all of the rules and regulations imposed upon product manufacturers, things can still go wrong and sometimes companies even put profit before safety. If you or a loved one has been affected by a dangerous or defective product please do not hesitate to call a product defect lawyer right away. The longer you wait the more chance you have of losing evidence for your potential product liability case.
Turkish Pine Nuts sold by Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., have been recalled due to a potential Salmonella contamination, according to recent news reports.
The Nuts were sold in the Bulk Foods department in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virgina Wegmans Stores. The pine nuts sold between July 1, 2011 and October 18, 2011.
The specific strain is Salmonella Enteritidis. Salmonella is a bacteria which can cause life-threatening illness in some people. Especially at risk are young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Symptoms of healthy people include diarrhea, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Salmonella can sometimes access the bloodstreams and cause serious conditions like infected aneurysms, encarditis and arthritis. The symptoms will begin 12 to 72 hours after the contaminated food is consumed.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is conducted the recall after investigating a Salmonella outbreak in several states.
If you are in possession of this product, discard the pine nuts and contact Wegmans for a refund.
As a Los Angeles personal injury attorney, consumer health is something that I am very conscious of and I know that even with tough rules and regulations on manufacturers mistakes can still be made. I encourage anyone who is experiencing the symptoms of food poisoning to seek immediate medical attention. The product defect lawyer at our law firm sincerely hopes that no one has been sickened by consuming the recalled product.
Fashion contact lenses, which can be a cheap and fun way to jazz up a costume or your everyday look, can also cost you a pretty penny when it comes to medical expenses, according to recent news sources.
Before you buy decorative lenses to change your look, this Halloween or otherwise, consider these warnings from the Food and Drug Administration:
-Contact lenses are not cosmetics and cannot be purchased over the counter, regardless of whether or not they correct vision. Places that sell them as such are breaking the law.
-Poorly fit contact lenses can seriously damage your eyes. An eye doctor should measure your eyes to determine a good fit for you. Side effects of a poorly fit contact lense include corneal infection, cornea scratches, pink eye, and even blindness.
You should also make sure to clean your decorative lenses as you would corrective lenses.
The FDA warns against buying lenses from the following places:
- street vendors
- salons or beauty supply stores
- boutiques
- flea markets
- novelty stores
- Halloween stores
- record or video stores
- convenience stores
- beach shops
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I hope that you will heed these warnings from health professionals. Cosmetic products not approved by the FDA can be dangerous and life-threatening. If you or someone you care about has been injured by a cosmetic product, contact a product defect lawyer as soon as possible.
Evergreen Enterprises, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of their pourable gel fuel due to a fire and burn hazard, according to recent news sources.
The product is called Fireside Gel Fuel Bottles and about 23,400 units are affected by this recall. This recall follows a string of recalls of similar products, after many complaints were filed. No injuries have been reported to the manufacturer of this particular brand at this time. However, the gel fuel has proven to be a danger when it splatters.
The product comes in plastic bottles in the 30 ounce size. The bottles were sold in packs of 12. Model numbers 5G001 and 5G002 are affected, with UPC numbers 746851581199 and 746851581205, respectively. The product comes with or without citronella. The bottles were sold through independent retailers from December 2010 to September 2011 and retailed for between about $9.99 and $11.99.
As a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney, I hope that consumers will return this dangerous product. If you or someone you care about has been injured by a defective product, it’s in your best interest to contact a product defect lawyer as soon as possible. You may be entitled to compensation for the pain and suffering you endured.
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc., in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration, has issued a voluntary recall of one of their spinach products, according to recent news sources.
The recall is being conducted after a random sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The product affected by this recall is the fresh bagged Washed Spinach in a 12 ounce bag. The product is imprinted with an “Enjoy by” date of October 16. A barcode of 20001124 is also on the bag. The spinach was sold in California, Nevada, and Arizona.
No illnesses have been reported in relation to this recall. Customers in possession of this product should return the bag to their store of purchase for a full refund.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria which can cause a life-threatening infection in some people. Especially at risk are the elderly, young children, those with compromised immune systems, and pregnant women.
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I know that there many rules and regulations that most food and product manufacturers must abide by. Even so, mistakes can and will be made. The product defect lawyer at our law firm hopes that you or your loved will not be affected by food-borne illness. If you or anyone you know has been affected by food contamination we encourage them to seek medical attention right away so things do not get any worse.
Parents who have multiple children know how expensive kids’ products can be, so often they try to cut costs when it comes to buying new things for their children. While this may be a good idea when it comes to some things, car seats are definitely something that should be purchased new in most cases, hefty though the price tag may be.
Child safety seats come with an expiration date that many parents don’t know about, according to recent news sources. Different brands vary on the expiration date. The expiration date can be found in the manual of the car seat, or on the seat itself.
According to safety experts, car seats have a shelf life for a reason. The shell of the seat car wear out, or the harness strap can become frayed. The seat may also have been recalled without the knowledge of the parent.
Most counties offer a free inspection of your child’s safety seat. As a product defect lawyer, I recommend that parents buy a new seat and register it with the company they bought it from, as they can be sure to be notified of a recall if one happens. If you or someone you love has been injured by a defective product, I recommend contacting a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
Organic eggs distributed by Larry Schultz Organic Farm of Owatonna are being recalled due to a positive test for Salmonella Enteritidis, , according to recent news sources.
Six illnesses are being investigated by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the Minnesota Department of Health in relation to the egg recall. The people sickened were affected from August 12 to September 24. All have recovered, though three were hospitalized.
Two other states outside of Minnesota affected were Wisconsin and Michigan. The eggs were sold under the brand names Lunds & Byerly’s Organic, Kowalski’s Organic, and Larry Schultz Organic Farm.
Consumers who are in possession of the eggs can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I have seen food recalls like this one and know that, with as much testing goes into food products before manufacturers send them to market, mistakes can and will still be made. Although the product defect lawyer at our law firm does not handle these type of cases there are food recall lawyers out there that can help you or a loved one if you have been affected by a recall such as this one. I hope no one else will be sickened by the contaminated eggs.
Prepackaged sandwich products are being recalled by Nike All-American sandwiches after it was discovered they may be potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to recent news sources.
The sandwiches affected by this recall are distributed by Landshire Inc., based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are 7.25 ounces each, with a UPC code of 0 9748801741 5. A lot number of 11 237 6 is imprinted on the label.
The sandwiches in question were reportedly sold exclusively in Alaska.
No illnesses have been reported, but individuals should not consume this product. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe and in some cases life-threatening infections in some people. Especially at risk are young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Common symptoms in healthy individuals include headache, nausea, stiffness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and high fever. Listeria infection may cause miscarriage or stillbirth in pregnant women.
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I know that there many rules and regulations that most food and product manufacturers must abide by. Even so, mistakes can and will be made. The product defect lawyer at our law firm hopes that you or your loved will not be affected by food-borne illness. If you or anyone you know has been affected by food contamination we encourage them to seek medical attention right away so things do not get any worse.
